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Posted: Mar/05/2008 11:23 AM PST
So I started pricing things for the yard. The fence for the dog, the plants.....I wanted to cry...LOL This is going to take a long long time. I wanted to start on the butterfly garden first but since the fence fell with the winds, I have to wait for the neighbors to fix it because they put a pole holding the fence up that would be smack dab in the middle of the bed. I may have to start with my second bed in the front yard first or my fragrant bed. Decisions, decisions... So let me know that I'm not the only one who is going through this or that you went through the same thing! |
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Posted: Mar/05/2008 11:25 AM PST
My problem is I am in a rental house and have to figure out how much time/money I am WILLING to invest! I am sure, though, if I owned, that would be a problem for me as we do budget, but that would be a luxury 
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Posted: Mar/05/2008 12:43 PM PST
I know it all can be so overwelming at times. Even the little thing cost an arm and a leg. My hubby lost his job so it puts limits on everything. When you depend on your good neighbors to do their part (fixing the fence) their time frame is not the same as yours, or its not as important to them as it is for you. Yardgranny said it best in her profile: QUOTE: My gardens are never finished" That is such a true statement. Hope it all goes well for you any way and it will be nice to see your pictures. |
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Posted: Mar/05/2008 1:46 PM PST
It's so true. Well I'll start with one project. I have an idea on how I can grow seeds hopefully in peace of the cats and dogs. I have a big rabbit hutch for my bunny and I can put them on top of there. Hopefully the cats will leave it alone. I got one of those containers that have the premade holes in it but I'm going to buy turkey roasting pans in a few hours and seed soil and start planting. I have the seeds but I'm just so hesitant because I've never done this before. I'm always like that, I'll just look at the seeds, read over the instructions over and over and just look at the packets..lol |
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Posted: Mar/05/2008 2:56 PM PST
We have all been through what you are experiencing-you have a ton of company. Keep your eyes open, it's amazing what inspires your creative juices when there is a budget to consider. In the end, it all works out. The other good news is there are many gardeners on this site who start most of their plants from seed so you have resources to use. Looking forward to your next photos~Andrea |
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Posted: Mar/05/2008 2:58 PM PST
A few tips for starting seeds... keep warm but out of DIRECT sunlight if using grow lights keep the lights just 2 inches above the top leaves keep moist but not wet water from the bottom so as not to disrupt the seeds or break off seedlings keep moist by covering with plastic wrap until seedlings actually sprout once you have seedlings, it will give you stronger seedlings if you can put a fan on low blowing across the seedlings once seedling have their first set of true leaves they can be transplanted into larger containers When handling seedlings hold by leaves and not stems. This way if you accidently do damage you will get new leaves but if the stem breaks the plant will most likely die. make sure you harden off seedlings before planting in their final home |
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Posted: Mar/05/2008 3:07 PM PST
I'm going to try winter sowing. Seems a lot easier and most of the seeds I have are on the list so that's what I'm going to try. Seems easy enough.... (famous last words). I ordered a bunch of other seeds. If this works, I won't be crying so much over the cost of the plants. It may take a little longer than buying the plants but in the end, I think it will be extremely rewarding. I'll take pictures and I guess start documenting my progress..be it good or bad..lol The only thing that I'm not sure of is how many seeds to start. I bought hosta seeds and I have more than enough. I know not all of the seeds will take but I don't want to have 30 plants when I only need 10. I guess I'll figure it out..live and learn. Who knows, maybe things will go so right that I'll be paying people to rescue my plants..lol..(yeah right). Off to buy stuff! |
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Posted: Mar/05/2008 3:35 PM PST
I am in the same boat with ya thats for sure. I want a privacy fence soooooooo bad  . #1 reason, my neighbors child and dogs drive me CRAZY!!!!!!!!!! Last week when I went out to mow the back yard, they barked and bit at the fence for 30+ minutes straight!!!! (Not the child, lol, the 5 dogs) And it sure would look more attrative than the chain link and the view of other peoples yard. I can't really plant any 'foundation' sort of plants against the chainlink fence because of the neighbor also. Summer before last she had her current boyfriend at that time, cut all of the honeysuckle vine with a hedge trimmer, he then flipped it all over to our side and proceeded to spray it all with Roundup which in turn killed a 4 ft strip of grass on our side from the overspray! Ahhhhh! She said that she is afraid that snakes will get in it . I rarely see her spend any time outside, but anyway I don't think it would be worth the $ to plant shrubs against the fence if she is just going to spray them. And trust me talking to this person is not going to do ANY good. As you know, this fence will be pretty expensive so if, and when it happens (My sanity may very well depend on it )I am going to celebrate like crazy . One thing that has seemed to help my seed starting this year has been to use the actual seed starting soil. I had never tried it before because I thought that it was a waste buying different kinds of soil, but it really helped. Sorry for being so windy  .
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Posted: Mar/05/2008 4:01 PM PST
Nothing like a new bed ANYWHERE to make a gardeners brain go into full speed ahead. I hear your brain starting to spin now. I actually make lists!! But then when I go back to mark things off?? It seems I just have more to add. I think my yard is sending me mental images every day just to keep me coming back. Is that what garden fairy's do?? Linda B |
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Posted: Mar/05/2008 6:19 PM PST
I have it pretty much planned out, it's just a matter of doing it and I have no idea what I'm doing. I like to know how everything is going to go before doing anything. I don't think that will work for gardening though..lol Well I did it but I didn't use containers or anything. I found this alternate method of using gallon freezer bags on wintersown.org and decided to go with that since I have zip milk jugs and I figured it would be easier to keep things separated. I looked on the list and they should all be good for wintersowing. Some of the bags aren't standing up real well but I'll fix that for the circulation. At least I got things started. Attachments:  |
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